March weather forecast
Ocate, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ocate, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). The average temperature in Ocate drops to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

In Ocate, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.

Rainfall

In Ocate, during March, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ocate, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Ocate. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ocate, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Ocate, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:21 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Ocate, New Mexico, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ocate in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Ocate, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ocate?

The average relative humidity in March in Ocate, New Mexico, is 57%.

How much does it rain in Ocate in March?

In Ocate, during March, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Ocate?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Ocate. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Ocate?

In Ocate, New Mexico, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 10.2" (259mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ocate have in March?

In March, the average day length in Ocate is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ocate?

On the first day of March in Ocate, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:21 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ocate?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ocate, New Mexico, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Ocate have in March?

In Ocate, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ocate?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ocate.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Ocate?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ocate, NM

Average temperature in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ocate, NM

Average pressure in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ocate, NM

Average wind speed in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ocate, NM

Average humidity in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ocate, NM

Average rainfall in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ocate, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ocate, NM

Average snowfall in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 10.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ocate, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ocate, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ocate, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ocate, NM

Average UV index in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ocate, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Ocate, NM

Average visibility in March - Ocate, NM
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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